The Psychologist provides out-patient therapy and psychological testing services to a diverse client population.

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides and completes all psychological testing and diagnostic assessments with professional quality reports based on sound interpretive skills of all testing data in timely fashion.
• Remains current with standard testing materials and protocols.
• Completes diagnostic assessments and treatment planning.  
• Provides outpatient behavioral health treatment appropriate to the situation, including: individual, family, group, and in-home therapy.
• Performs utilization review as requested. 
• Work with a variety of individuals with a variety of diagnoses, within competency.
• Implements medically necessary clinical treatment services, functional capacity, and clinical determination of Level of Care (LOC) for all clients.
• Completes all service provisions through timely and quality record documentation 90% of the time within 48 hours.
• Provide the number of services to clients as required for position.
• Provides assessment and treatment for clients in a crisis episode, including emotional support to those clients and families and refer to appropriate resources.
• Participates in department meetings and meetings with supervisor.
• Supports and meets with other department staff as needed to serve clients.
• Completes required trainings needed for agency.
• Completes related activities as assigned by the department head or direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of various theoretical treatments and practice applications.
• Knowledge of various diagnoses.
• Knowledge of and practice of ethical rules and regulations.
• Knowledge and practice derived from direct service provision.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Experience managing treatment plans and treatment teams, including directing and managing client treatment with other providers.
• Specialized treatment including EMDR, DBT, SFBT, Motivational Interviewing, CBT and other evidenced based treatments.

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Integrity:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
  • The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.
• Compassion:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.
  • Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Accountability:
  • Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
  • Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
• Respect:
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.
  • Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Excellence:
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.
  • Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.
  • Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BSRB Licensed Maters Level Clinician.
• Knowledge of various theoretical treatments and practice applications.
• Knowledge and practice derived from direct service provision.
• High level of understanding integrated care with other providers.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Three to five years of experience working with diagnosing and treating the SPMI/SMI or SED populations.
• Understand integrating care with other providers.
• Ability to supervise other clinicians for their clinical licensure (must have two years of experience after gaining clinical licensure).
• Three to five years of experience working with diverse client population including high-risk populations.

REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Current with BSRB Licensed at Masters Level Clinician.
• All necessary trainings for delivering specialized care, including all applicable trainings for being a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
• Valid Driver's License

PREFERRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Clinical Level Licensure by BSRB.
• Substance Use Disorder licensure.

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.